OPERATION
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PREPARATION
Before each use, check the following items to ensure safe working conditions.
POLE SAW:
before beginning work, inspect the pole saw for damage to the housing, the saw chain
and the guide bar. Never use an obviously damaged machine.
CHAIN OIL:
check the fill level of the oil tank. Also check whether there is sufficient oil available
while working. Never operate the saw if there is no oil or the oil level has dropped below the mini-
mum oil level mark in order to prevent damage to the pole saw. On average, an oil filling is sufficient
for approximately 10 minutes of cutting operation (depending the duration of pauses and the density
of the workpiece).
SAW CHAIN:
check the tension of the saw and the condition of the blades. The sharper the saw
chain is, the easier and more manageable operations will be. The same applies to chain tension.
Check the tension every 10 minutes of operation to maximize safety. New saw chains in particular are
subject to changes due to the heat created by operation. Never allow the saw chain to contact dirt or
soil.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
make absolutely sure to wear the appropriate close-fitting protective
clothing such as protective pants, gloves and safety shoes. Wear a safety helmet with integrated
hearing protection and a face guard to provide protection against falling and recoiling branches.
SAFETY WARNINGS
1. In order to ensure safe work, do not operate the saw at an angle of over 60 degrees.
2. Never stand below a branch that is being sawed.
3. Exercise caution when sawing branches under tension or branches that are splintering.
4. Make sure to safeguard against the risk of injury from falling branches and flying wood projectiles.
5. If the machine is operating, keep people and animals away from the area.
6. The machine is not protected against electric shock when coming into contact with high-voltage
lines. Maintain a minimum clearance of 30 feet from current-carrying power lines to avoid life-threat-
ening electric shock.
7. When working on an incline, always stand above or to the side of the branch being sawed.
8. Allow the chain to cut for you. Keep the saw running at full speed for the entire duration of the cut.
PREVENTING KICKBACK
The term kickback refers to when the saw suddenly jumps up and back. This is usually caused by the
workpiece coming into contact with the guide bar tip or the clamping of the saw chain.
A kickback generates an abrupt powerful force. The saw usually reacts in an uncontrolled manner, cre-
ating the possibility of injury to the user.
The danger of a kickback is greatest when attempting to cut near or with the guide bar tip. Always apply
the saw as flatly as possible in order avoid a loss of control during operation.